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Location: Washington DC

Salary: DOE

Hybrid: 3 days in office/2 days WFH

Our client is looking to hire a Litigation Paralegal for their Supreme Court and Appellate practice group in the Washington, DC office. Candidates should have at least 7 (seven) years experience. This detail-oriented individual would be responsible for supporting attorneys within this group in the practice areas such as civil rights, immigration, and criminal defense.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review recent court decisions and identify cases for review by the U.S. Supreme Court.
• Cite check, Bluebook and proofread all briefs for Appellate Court and U.S. Supreme Court.
• Assist with drafting of legal documents including motions, appendices, factual sections of briefs, case summaries and related documents.
• Filing of documents with various courts and government agencies.
• Conduct legal and factual research.
• Organize, index and maintain case files.
• Maintain docket calendar to ensure timely filings.
• Manage discovery and trial support.
• Manage preparation and maintenance of databases in preparation for Federal Courts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• At least 7 (seven) years of experience as a litigation paralegal, ideally from a mid to large law firm.
• Strong Bluebook and cite checking skills.
• E-filing experience using CM/ECF and state court equivalents.
• Strong proficiency with Westlaw and Lexis.
• Knowledge of Relativity, PACER, CaseMap, TextMap, LiveNote and CompuLaw.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work flexible and/or fluctuating hours.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

EDUCATION:

4-year college degree with high academic achievement.